Fitness Specialist

Burcham Hills; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Burcham Hills, a leading senior living community in East Lansing, is seeking a part-time Fitness Specialist to enhance the well-being of elderly residents through tailored fitness programs. Ideal candidates will have a passion for senior wellness and be certified in personal training, contributing to both individual and group fitness goals in a supportive and flexible environment.

Benefits

Senior advocacy

Rewarding hospitality-driven environment

Growth opportunities

Diverse culture

Option to be paid daily

Discounted employee meals

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Employee recognition programs

Beautiful, resort-like campus

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in fitness programs.
• Preferred experience with elderly fitness instruction.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Design individual exercise programs based on residents' goals.
• Implement group exercise classes according to fitness levels.
• Maintain documentation of client sessions.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Tact

Respect

Courtesy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field

Personal Training Certification

Job description

Burcham Hills is an upscale senior living retirement community located in the backyard of Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. We currently have a vacancy for a Fitness Specialist to work a Part Time schedule.

Fitness Specialists keep our community moving!

Are you looking for a chance to make a difference to impact the lives and overall well-being of the elderly community?

In our community, our Fitness Specialists get to:

· Work 1 on 1 to help residents meet individual fitness goals

· Impact the physical, emotional and social well-being of residents

· Have flexibility of managing their own schedules

· Develop new program ideas to raise engagement of staying active

This position has been designed to have a lot of flexibility. It has the opportunity for you to reach out to residents, sign them up to the fit program and schedule them into your own caseload.

Some Job Responsibilities as a Fitness Specialist include but not limited to the following:

• Design and implement individualized exercise programs based on the individual’s goals, medical history and overall wellbeing.
• Assess goals and review exercise programs, as necessary.
• Schedule and manage your own caseload of residents to achieve maximum efficiency during assigned shift.
• Complete and update paperwork as clients onboard
• Design and implement group exercise classes based on the groups’ ability levels.
• Present and evaluate new fitness/wellness programs to maximize wellness throughout Burcham Hills.
• Communicate with care staff, managers, therapists, physicians / physician assistants and family members to ensure quality of care.
• Maintain proper documentation of sessions for billing purposes.

If you like to smile, enjoy providing exceptional hospitality, and want to work in a fun and rewarding environment where you are positively affecting the lives of seniors, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications: Hold a bachelor’s or higher in an Exercise related field, preferred. Personal Training Certification from an accredited program is required if Fitness Specialist does not have the above credentials. At least two years’ experience in fitness programs as a trainer, instructor or equivalent educational/training experience preferred. At least two-years’ experience instructing the elderly population in fitness programs, preferred. Demonstrate understanding, patience, tact, respect and courtesy in dealing with resident/client’s, family and visitors. Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend written and oral instructions in English.

PERKS OUTSIDE OF THE PAYCHECK:

• Senior advocacy
• Rewarding hospitality driven environment
• Growth opportunities
• Diverse culture
• Option to be paid daily
• Discounted employee meals
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program to all employees
• Eligible for benefits as of the 31 st day of employment if Full Time
• Employee recognition programs
• Beautiful, resort-like campus on 38 acres
• Join an exceptional team!

Many roles at Burcham Hills may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status.

Drug-free workplace.

Keywords: Exercise Specialist, Fitness Specialist, Exercise Science, Fitness, Wellness, Personal Trainer